NHTSA Recall # | 92967 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V043000 |
MFG Compaign # | N02 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | AVENGER |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Date of notification | 04/04/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 30/10/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/11/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/02/13 |
Report created | 12/02/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1785 |
Defect summary | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 chrysler 200 and dodge avenger vehicles manufactured from october 30, 2012, through november 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly. |
Consequence summary | A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2013. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. |
Recall notes | Chrysler's recall campaign number is n02. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |